Don Mossi
Born: 1/11/1929 in St. Helena, CA, USA
Died: 7/19/2019 in Nampa, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-04-17 | Final Game: 1965-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Donald Louis Mossi
Biography
Don Mossi was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1954 to 1965. Born in 1929, Mossi made a significant impact on the game during a competitive era characterized by the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over his 12-season career, he compiled a win-loss record of 101-80, showcasing his ability to consistently perform at a high level. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.43, he demonstrated a knack for keeping runs to a minimum, while his 932 strikeouts highlighted his capability to overpower batters.
Mossi's contributions to the game were recognized with one All-Star selection, underscoring his status as one of the top pitchers of his time. He recorded 50 saves throughout his career, indicating his versatility and effectiveness in late-inning situations. Known for his distinctive pitching style and composure on the mound, Mossi remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his competitive spirit during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 80 | 460 | 165 | 55 | 8 | 50 | 1548.0 | 1493 | 590 | 156 | 385 | 932 | 3.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CLE | AL | 6 | 1 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 93.0 | 56 | 20 | 39 | 55 | 1.94 | 1643.1 |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 4 | 3 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 81.7 | 81 | 22 | 18 | 69 | 2.42 | 4125.4 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 6 | 5 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 87.7 | 79 | 35 | 33 | 59 | 3.59 | 1983.0 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 11 | 10 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 159.0 | 165 | 73 | 57 | 97 | 4.13 | 720.4 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 7 | 8 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 101.7 | 106 | 44 | 30 | 55 | 3.90 | 1809.5 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 17 | 9 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 228.0 | 210 | 85 | 49 | 125 | 3.36 | 3785.6 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 9 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 | 158 | 61 | 32 | 69 | 3.47 | 576.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 15 | 7 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 240.3 | 237 | 79 | 47 | 137 | 2.96 | 2756.3 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 11 | 13 | 35 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 180.3 | 195 | 84 | 36 | 121 | 4.19 | 1563.5 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 7 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 122.7 | 110 | 51 | 17 | 68 | 3.74 | -1712.0 |
| 1964 | CHW | AL | 3 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 40.0 | 37 | 13 | 7 | 36 | 2.92 | - |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 5 | 8 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 55.3 | 59 | 23 | 20 | 41 | 3.74 | 1929.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 436 | 30 | 71 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 43 | 152 | 0.163 | 0.238 | 0.204 | 0.442 | -1883.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CLE | AL | 40 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 57 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 48 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 36 | 55 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.218 | -257.8 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 43 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 36 | 77 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0.169 | -497.2 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 23 | 43 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.116 | -312.6 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 35 | 79 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 0.165 | -511.2 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 36 | 55 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 0.164 | -304.1 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 24 | 39 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHW | AL | 34 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 51 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | CLE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 460 | 165 | 69 | 239 | 3 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CLE | P | 40 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | CLE | P | 57 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1956 | CLE | P | 48 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | CLE | P | 36 | 22 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1958 | CLE | P | 43 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | DET | P | 34 | 30 | 12 | 38 | 1 | 5 |
| 1960 | DET | P | 23 | 22 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 1961 | DET | P | 35 | 34 | 7 | 40 | 1 | 8 |
| 1962 | DET | P | 35 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1963 | DET | P | 24 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964 | CHA | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | P | 51 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 460 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |